We've all been there: You're at a party, enjoying yourself, and someone accidentally swipes you with the ash of their cigarette. There's no need for smoke to come out your ears. Follow these tips to e­rase nicotine stains.­

The first step in removing tobacco stains is to identify the stained material.­­­

­Below are the most co­mmon types of materials that can become tobacco-stained, with steps on how to remove tobacco from each:

Whether done by a four-year-old or an established artist, a watercolor painting can add beautiful color to a room. Less attractive are the stains paints can leave behind. Follow these tips to remove these spots.